From Florence: Half Day Wine Tour and Lunch in the Chianti Classico Region of Tuscany

Name: From Florence: Half Day Wine Tour and Lunch in the Chianti Classico Region of Tuscany
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SKU: 1YEW17
Price: 270.00 GBP
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6 hours

From 09:30

Group 1+

English

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6 hours

09:30

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What you'll do

During this tour experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region. Starting with transport from your hotel at 9.30 am, visit 2 boutique wineries - complete with wine tasting at both locations. A certified sommelier and guide shall accompany you the entire day, before returning to your accommodation in Florence. Included in this tour is a Tuscan lunch featuring local produce.

Highlights

Tradition of Food and Wine in Italy: The art of pairing food with wine is considered sacred, enhancing the flavours of both

Exclusive Journey in Chianti Classico: A Comprehensive Introduction to Chianti Classico and its renowned wines

Sample Chianti Classico Wines: Explore the fine wines of Chianti Classico, globally acclaimed with the iconic Black Rooster logo

Vineyards and Wine Cellar Tour: A guided tour through the heart of Chianti Classico's vineyards and wine cellars, learn about wine production, ageing processes, and the secrets of extra virgin olive oil

Wine Tastings at Family-Run Wineries: Experience tastings at two family-run wineries, offering a genuine taste of Chianti Classico and enjoy a delightful lunch paired with these exquisite wines

Opportunity to Purchase Tuscan Wines: Exclusive chance to buy top-quality Tuscan wines, ensuring a piece of Chianti Classico goes home with you

Wine Education: Simplify grape names, and wine varieties, and understand what you're drinking. Distinguish between different wine varietals and learn essential tasting techniques

Food and Wine Pairing Expertise: Understand the art of pairing great wine and food for an enhanced culinary experience. Perfect for those wishing to elevate their understanding of the intricate relationship between the two Italian staples

Itinerary

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Duration: Between 5.5 and 6 hours
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Group Size: 2-6 people
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Start Time: 9.30 AM
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Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up/drop-off is included
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1st Winery: Le Cinciole - The grounds cover over a total of 30 hectares, featuring 10 specialized vineyards. The winery has since introduced sustainable practices, using only organic soil enhancers and compost produced from natural fermentation.
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2nd Winery: Savignola - Boutique Winery in Chianti Classico that's been producing wine since the 17th century. Utilising the local terrain of deep clay and chalky soil, the winery creates intense rich wines with longevity.
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Lunch: At Savignola you can also enjoy an Authentic Tuscan lunch
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Drop-off: Return transport back to your accommodation is provided
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End Time: Approximately 2.30 PM

What's Included

Transport - including hotel pick-up/drop-off

Visit 2 boutique wineries

Wine tastings at each venue

Authentic Tuscan lunch

Tour guide/sommelier

What's not included

Tips and gratuities

This experience is only available to guests over the age of 10 years old

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Points

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation are included in this tour. Please choose your hotel from the dropdown during the booking process.

Pick-up time is 9.30 am. Please inform us of your hotel's name and address at the time of booking.

Notes

Important Information

The tour runs rain or shine

Please note a minimum of 2 people is required to run the tour

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances